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 Post subject: Verses 38:16-20
PostPosted: 05 Jun 2009, 04:19 
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 Post subject: Re: Verses 38:16-20
PostPosted: 03 Dec 2009, 22:25 
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{38:16} And they say, "Our Lord, hasten for us our share [of the punishment] before the Day of Account"

I'd translate it "the Day of Accounting."

I like Yusuf Ali's translation of قطنا the best, but the above translation is the most linguistic, so I have to comply with my own rules :)

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{38:17} Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to God].

Sarwar's translation of ذا الأيد is the most linguistic. I'm obligated to go with it :)

{38:17} Be patient over what they say and remember Our worshiper David, who had strong hands. Indeed he was one who always turned back [to God].

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{38:18} Indeed, We subjected the mountains [to praise] with him, exalting [God] in the [late] afternoon and [after] sunrise.

Yusuf Ali's translation of معه is superb! I suggest,
{38:18} Verily, We subdued the mountains, in unison with him, to sanctify [God] by nightfall and sunrise.

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{38:20} And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and discernment in speech.

Pickthall's translation of فصل الخطاب is the most straightforward. I suggest,
{38:20} And We strengthened his kingdom and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

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 Post subject: Re: Verses 38:16-20
PostPosted: 08 Dec 2009, 04:05 
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{38:17} Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, David, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to God].

Sarwar's translation of ذا الأيد is the most linguistic. I'm obligated to go with it :)

Perhaps "the strong-handed" although there is the connotation of "always forcing his opinion" for that expression.

BTW, I like the fact that you adopt the best of the major translations where appropriate, since a lot of thought has already gone into those translations (albeit not necessarily with the same stated goal of the MRB).

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